It's like this," explained the man. This morning I started to take a journey, and on my way I found a tiger locked up in a cage. He was most unhappy and eager to get out. At first I refused to free him. I was afraid that he might eat me once he was free. At last, however, I took pity on his unhappiness and opened the door of the cage. As soon as I had done so, the ungrateful beast pushed me down. Then he threatened to eat me, saying "That's what tigers do!' I was finally able to persuade him to explain the matter to four judges. Three have given their opinions. You are the last. You have heard the facts of the case. How do you rule? Should the tiger eat me or let me go free in gratitude?